Dr Jimmy Chong

Dr Jimmy a Paediatrician and Rehabilitation Medicine Specialist based in Auckland. This is where he grew up and completed his medical qualification.

After completing physician training in Paediatrics, Jimmy moved to Sydney to complete a fellowship in Rehabilitation Medicine. Since returning home, he has worked as a Consultant at Starship Childrens Health and with the National Child Rehabilitation Service (Wilson Centre) providing services to young people and their families from across New Zealand who have experienced neurological injuries.

Jimmy has a dedicated interest in research, having been awarded both first class Bachelor Honours and Master of Public Health degrees from the University of Auckland. This has extended to positions as an author and editorial board member for the Cochrane Collaboration, along with reviewing for several academic journals. His current roles include examining for the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, as well as committee positions within the Aotearoa branch of the Australasian Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine and Australasian Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine.

Areas of Specialisation
Dr Jimmy Chong is a Paediatrician & Rehabilitation Medicine Specialist with special interest in brain injury, cerebral palsy, concussion, delays in walking

We offer medically based clinic assessments and therapy input for children and young adults (up to the age of 25 years), who experience difficulties relating to an underlying neurological condition. Our neurorehabilitation specialists work in partnership with families, local medical and allied health professions to assess and manage young people who have functional limitations as a result of an injury or illness. The goal is to build independence, improving and maintaining participation at home and in the community.

Qualifications/Memberships
MBCHB, MPH, FRACP, FAFRM